The Kansas natives already impressed with their five-song EP earlier this year. Now Samestate are looking forward to the release of their first full-length album The Alignment on February 28.
The album will be released via their new musical home, Sparrow Records.
Samestate was formed in 2009 and comprises lead vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Dalton Diehl, guitarist Darren Harms, bassist Ryan Lytle, guitarist/keyboardist Raymond Wyatt and drummer Blake Leoni.
Their individual identities and musical influences are merged together in their album debut with the help of veteran producer Paul Moak (Mat Kearney, Third Day, Seabird).
The 10-track project includes the first single release “Hurricane”, which is currently number 8 in the US Christian music charts and is available to download for free at air1.com
“As a band we always hoped that ‘Hurricane’ would be the lead single,” says Diehl, who penned the song.
“There was something different about it that we felt would be refreshing for radio.
“I always thought that there was a different type of yearning in the song, a call to stop trying to figure out the love of God and simply accept it.
“I’m excited that people are starting to relate and attach themselves to ‘Hurricane’. It even helps me know that I’m not the only one who struggles.”
The guys of Samestate say their mission is to share the hope and love of Jesus Christ, and to be used to help others in any way they can, whether it is through sharing life experiences through lyrics, doing impromptu performances in restaurants or taking extra time to talk to fans.
“This is a community,” comments Harms speaking about the relationship with their fans. “We want to offer what we can because we’re also going through life’s situations and it’s great to be able to offer help, advice and encouragement to each other and to the people we meet on the road.”
Diehl agrees, “We want to be that accessible and open to what’s going on in the peoples’ lives who come to see us. That’s a great part about being in a band.”